Naga Talks: Neiphiu Rio urges Naga political groups, Centre to “walk the extra mile”

As Nagaland celebrates the 60th statehood day on Thursday, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio urged Naga political groups, the Government of India (GoI) and other stakeholders to walk the extra mile as the state is now more hopeful than ever of an early solution to the vexed Naga issue.

Owing to the long-running insurgency and unsettled political issue, Rio said the state had a very difficult time in the past. However, with the efforts of the administration, police, and all security agencies, an era of peace and tranquillity has been maintained, the Chief Minister said.

While the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was reduced to 15 police stations, the Chief Minister said the state is now geared to take full responsibility for all areas taken out of AFSPA.

With the situation becoming even better, he hoped that the Centre would consider bringing out more areas from the purview of AFSPA. Further, he said the state takes pride in being among the states with the lowest crime rates in the country.

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